May weather forecast
Plato, MO

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Plato, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.9°F (24.4°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

The transition to May introduces an increase in the average high-temperature, shifting from an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) in April to a warm 75.9°F (24.4°C). An average low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) is common during the nights of May.

Humidity

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.6 days and accumulates 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Plato. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Plato aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Plato, there are 20.1 snowfall days, and 9.96" (253mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Plato, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:24 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Plato, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Plato are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Plato?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Plato, is 75.9°F (24.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Plato?

The months with the highest humidity in Plato are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in May in Plato?

The average relative humidity in May in Plato is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Plato?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Plato. Rain falls for 17.6 days and accumulates 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Plato?

In Plato, in May, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 4.29" (109mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Plato?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Plato aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Plato?

In Plato, the average day length in May is 14h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Plato?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:24 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Plato have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Plato?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Plato?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Plato, MO

Average temperature in May - Plato, MO
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Plato, MO

Average pressure in May - Plato, MO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Plato, MO

Average wind speed in May - Plato, MO
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Plato, MO

Average humidity in May - Plato, MO
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Plato, MO

Average rainfall in May - Plato, MO
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.29"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").

Average rainfall days in May
Plato, MO

Average rainfall days in May - Plato, MO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Plato, MO

Average snowfall in May - Plato, MO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Plato, MO

Average snowfall days in May - Plato, MO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Plato, MO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Plato, MO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Plato, MO

Average sunshine days in May - Plato, MO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Plato, MO

Average UV index in May - Plato, MO
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Plato, MO

Average cloud cover in May - Plato, MO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Plato, MO

Average visibility in May - Plato, MO
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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